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Child molester sentenced to prison
CLAY COUNTY — Skyler M. Sendelbach has been sentenced to 20 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to two counts of child molestation. Sendelbach has been in the Clay County Detention Center since the end of March. According to the charges, Sendelbach abused two children under the age of 12. Due…
Community Living
Community events coming Friday, Saturday
CLAY COUNTY — As summer continues in full swing, there are plenty of activities to be enjoyed in the Northland. On Friday, July 10, there’s fun to be had at community parks. There’s picnics on the playground by Smithville Parks & Recreation. Beginning at 11 a.m., stop by Emerald Ridge Park, 15108 Kelly Drive, on…
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Gallery | Liberty High School World Cup watch party
Watch party for USA’s World Cup opener against Paraguay Friday, June 12 at Liberty High School.
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Entertainment
MOVIE REVIEW: An 'Invite,' but to what?
By Simonie WilsonA star-studded, fast-talking film that takes place entirely in one San Francisco apartment uses overlapping dialog meant make it feel like an unscripted play, but with Olivia Wilde (“Don’t Worry Darling,” “Booksmart”) at the helm and as the lead actress, “The Invite” largely feels forced and phony, if still sometimes funny. It’s a…
Opinion
July 4th time to reflect on country’s independence
In elementary school, I remember reading “Johnny Tremain” by Esther Forbes. I don’t remember the grade, but I clearly the book starting my interest in learning about the Revolutionary War.